The warmth intensified and she felt soothed and loved,‘Don’t be afraid my little one, you are strong and this Alpha is your fated mate he will complete you. Let him love you my child only together can you make this world a safer place for our Species. The Blessing of the Goddess is upon you Aurora.’The bright light shone brilliantly around her for a few seconds and the nearby Patrollers saw it and looked away afraid its intensity would blind them but as quickly as it appeared it disappeared and they heard a soft gasp. Aurora had collapsed onto the floor unconscious and they heard the soft thud of her body hitting the soft moss-covered earth cushioning her from any serious injury. The Patrollers found her almost immediately and stood around sniffing the air not quite sure what she was, she did not smell like the Rogues they normally apprehended but then she could have been clever and masked her scent to avoid their detection. Karl linked his Alpha who was about to climb into his SUV
Karl looked shocked and mind-linked his friend growling,‘Alexis WTF?’‘I gave a direct order Karl do not challenge me.’His tone was cold and dismissive and Karl backed off instantly making his voice submissive he replied,‘Forgive me Alpha my only concern was for your welfare’‘I am perfectly safe now leave me in peace. All will be explained in good time,’Alexis promptly blocked his Pack and sat beside his Mate, taking her small hand in his he felt the sparks running through him, there was no doubt in his mind who she was to him and he was determined she would understand it too.Aurora opened her eyes slowly, the room was dimly lit but the smell that assaulted her nose was disinfectant, she knew she was in a hospital bed and a frown etched her face.‘How had she got to a hospital?’The last thing she remembered was crossing the boundary line into that damn Alpha’s land after that everything was a blank taking a few minutes to adjust a second scent hit her. It was incredible a lemon
She said calmly and reached for her dress pulling it over her head to cover herself as she went on twisting the knife deeper,‘I am of Royal Blood, a Princess, the Ruler of the Hunters, so go right ahead and blame me for all the terrible things my Ancestors did to yours, hate me if you must, I do not care. I am not and never will be ashamed of who I am.’Lifting her head her eyes turned brilliant gold as her wolf Venus came through for the very first time,‘But know this you arrogant, self-centred Alpha, I am also the daughter of Meredith, Luna of the Mountain Pack, I have Alpha blood running through my veins just as you do and your Mother was the daughter of my grandfather's Alpha’Before he could stop her she was gone, using her magic she just closed her eyes and thought of her room and when she opened them she was back there.Stripping off her dress she stumbled into her shower and turned it on full power sinking to the floor she began sobbing hysterically. Eventually, she pulled h
She whispered and when he left she dragged herself out of bed and showered she could not die, that was far too selfish a thing to do not when her people were relying on her. They needed her even if he did not so she dressed and looked into the mirror she could hardly believe she was the same woman who had gone off so happily to meet her Mate. The green eyes that looked back at her now were dead, so dark they were almost black, her beautiful hair was pulled back in a severe plait and she wore no make-up,‘What was the point?’She asked herself as she pulled on a pair of black trainers to go with the black jeans and T-shirt she was wearing. She looked so pale and sad it tore your heart out but she took a deep breath, she was tough, she had survived her father she could survive this man too.The Council Members were shocked at her appearance but said nothing, something bad had happened but she did not share it instead she went through the business they had for her, signed the papers they
‘One step, go on Aurora, one step and all your pain will end.’Her mind begged her and she could not see for the tears streaming down her face, she so desperately wanted the pain to stop but did she want to kill herself?’The Goddess held her hand to her mouth watching the tormented wild beauty standing on the edge of a precipice,‘We must stop her Creator.’She said turning to him in anguish,‘This is not how I wanted it to end, we brought them together to unite the Packs ready for the upcoming war.’He wrapped her in his arms and pressed a kiss behind her ear,‘I’m sorry Goddess but you insisted we gave them free will, it is her choice to take that step.’Tears streamed down the Goddess's face, Aurora had never looked more beautiful, her hip-length red/gold hair swirled around her lifted by the sea breeze, and she was wearing a fitted skirt that came down to her knees. It hung low clinging tightly to her slender hips, a myriad of blues and greens and flared out in a full circle that
His angry growl as he spun around made her shudder he was out of control and when he lunged for her again now it was her turn to react. Her hands moved and the silver knives shot through the air embedding themselves in his flesh, one hit his shoulder and the other his arm. He roared in pain spinning away from her as he pulled them out blood pouring from the wounds thanks to the Wolfsbane Aurora did not hesitate she raced back to her castle. Alexis collapsed to his knees watching her go his Wolf howling in agony at losing her and the last thing he saw was her guards heading for him as he lost consciousness.When he came to hours later he groaned as he sat up, the wounds stung like crazy and fresh blood oozed from them when he moved he had to get back to his Pack and his Healer. Looking around he saw the large boulder he had stood on when he first scented Aurora and dragged himself to his feet, he had no idea how he got so close to his own boundary but he thanked the Goddess. Pain shot
Karl stared at the jeep in horror, the SUV was idling on the other side of the road all the doors open while he and his men went to see where the other vehicle had landed. It had come out of nowhere and it was not one of the Pack cars,‘ So what the fuck was it doing on their land?’He thought and then he saw a flash of red/gold hair,‘Fuck!’He growled, and using his wolf, he part-shifted and jumped to the bottom of the hill, tipped the jeep back onto its wheels, and Aurora moaned as it bounced, and she was jerked in her seat belt.‘Well, that saves me a journey.’He sneered reaching for the clasp to free her and he found himself flying through the air and landing on his ass knocking the wind out of him with and‘Oof.’‘Don’t you dare fucking touch me?’She snarled at him, getting out of the battered jeep,‘And why don’t you watch where you are going you could have fucking killed me.’She stood with her hands on her, emerald eyes flashing with anger,‘Me?’He pointed at his chest,‘T
Alexis shook his head,‘She is also the Luna of this Pack.’His Beta stood his ground,‘Only if you claim her and mark her in front of us Alpha. You don’t want to do that, not really, why else would you insist she is placed in your dungeons?’The Alpha turned away and pulled on his robe, he needed a drink so he headed down to his office and poured a large scotch for himself and his number two.‘I will do both later today and if that does not change things between us then I will kill her.’Karl took his drink and knocked it back in one gulp,‘You have already made your mind up?’He could not help thinking of the stunningly beautiful young woman he had carried back and his body responded,‘I would not mind taking her off your hands Alpha?’Alexis spun around with a deep possessive growl,‘What did you say?’The Beta stood back holding up his hands in submission,‘Well it seems a shame to kill such a beauty so if you do not want her I would like to step in and force mate her, it would b
The Knight scowled and drew a small razorsharp knife from his boot,‘Very well Warlock I see it has come to this. You will never let me claim what is rightfully mine, I get that.‘He raised the knife and the darkness around them intensified,‘That would be a very foolish thng to do Mordred.’He looked up as Morgana approached him,‘You have no say in this you traitrous bitch. We had everything and you threw it away. Together we could have reigned Camelot, we could have ..’His voice trailed off in anguish,‘No brother, we had nothing, and you now it but won’t accept it. We could never beat Arthur, he was/is Englands greatest King. He is at peace now sleeping but when he is needed he will return and save this green and pleasant land heloved so much. Killing the Hybrid will not change that, mating her will bring you nothing, she is not yours to mate with.’Morgana stopped in front of him and lifted her hand taking the silver knife and placing it beside Aurora then she took Mordreds hand
He indicated his men who now stood around the room guns drawn pointing toward the witches in the circle.‘I don’t care how many of them I have to kill but you will tell me.’Two shots rang out in the quiet Ballroom and two witches collapsed to the floor blood streaming from their chests. Aurora slowly pushed herself to her feet, she was not quite fully aware of what had happened to her but instinct told her she had to stop Mordred and his men.‘He is unhurt.’She said meeting the eyes of Mordreds Military Leader,‘He is back at your base but you tell him if he comes for me again I will not spare his life.’‘You do not have that choice little Hybrid, I have claimed you and that fucking puppy cannot protect you from my magic.’She let out a gasp of pain as cuffs appeared on her wrists and ankles and she found herself in a dungeon chained to a damp wall, unable to access her magic. Mordred appeared with his men,‘Don’t bother trying little Hybrid those cuffs are spelled to block your mag
The Priestess linked the other witches of the Coven and they formed a circle around Aurora holding hands and joining their powers,‘No one will hurt your wolf little Hybrid all I ask is for you to send her to sleep until this ceremony is over. She has no part to play in it and it would be in her interests to step aside voluntarily.’She told her and strangely enough, Aurora agreed gently urging Venus to her corner to sleep, and the wolf could not resist her human power curling up and drifting into sleep without a murmur.The instant Venus disconnected from her as she went into a deep REM sleep the pain hit and Aurora’s body arched up as if shocked by electricity a scream torn from her lips. The Ballroom went dark, all the candles were snuffed out and the people shuffled and whispered nervously‘Do not move any of you and please maintain your silence. What is about to happen to our little Hybrid will be painful but not life-threatening to her. It is not a pleasant sight to witness but
This was her destiny, what her mother wanted for her, these women were her family, descending from the Great Warlock just as she had. Lifting her chin she began to walk down the stairs, instantly all eyes turned to look at her and she heard the gasps of wonder, she looked radiant, ethereal and more beautiful than ever. The Priestess came forward and took her hand,‘Come Hybrid, it is almost time.’She allowed her to lead her to the Sacred Cross. It was worn smooth, and the pale golden wood seemed to glow warm in the candlelight as they stopped in front of it.‘My fellow Witches, it is nearly time for the blooding, the Moon is about to reach its zenith and our Hybrid is returned to us.’Aurora focused on the cross not wanting to see the people watching or she knew she would panic and run back to her room. She hated being the centre of attention but this could not be avoided. She was jerked back into the present when the Priestess placed her hand on her arm,‘Are you ready Hybrid?’She
He growled his head turning from side to side in agitation,‘Alpha, she is with her sisters. Tonight is the equinox of the Blood Moon, when it reaches its zenith at midnight Aurora will be blooded into the Coven and come into her full powers.’Alexis spun around not liking the sound of a ‘blooding’‘Sisters? What are you talking about? Aurora does not have any Siblings she is an only child.’Gideon looked puzzled and Luke frowned,‘She has never mentioned any Siblings to us Morgana.’The Witch smiled and shook her head,‘No, you misunderstand me, Gentlemen. The sisters I am referring to are the Coven members, they are her relatives however distant the blood link is all the Daughters of Merlin are related through their blood.’Alexis growled again this time it was deeper and more commanding imposing his Alpha powers on them,‘Will you focus on the reason we are here, we are close she is here somewhere and I need to find her urgently. If she is blooded tonight then I must mate with her
Morgana glared at him,‘Do not mock what you do not understand Alpha. Aurora truly is a Daughter of Merlin, a rare and special witch with powers beyond anything I can only dream of. When she finally joins with her Coven they will remove all the blocks her mother put in place and she will fly solo for the first time, her powers will be absolute. You will have forty-eight hours to mate her and claim her for yourself after that your mark will heal and she will be at the mercy of every Male with a pulse.’Alexis had not been aware of this,‘What do you mean my mark will heal? She is my mate and I have already claimed her as mine.’‘You did not complete the mating Alpha. Without that final act, you are not fully mated and the magic will find that out she will have no say in it, the mark will heal overnight and I would guess she will be thrown straight into a Haze. She needs to be mated with a pup in her belly so her wolf and her magic can unite within her and release her full potential.’Mo
His voice was bleak as he strode out to the waiting SUV, four of his Warriors were tracking her through the woods and the rest of them were going by car they hoped to pick her up quickly she was bound to be lost she did not know the area.He underestimated Aurora’s ability to navigate through situations such as these, she had learned very early in her life that she could rely on no one but herself. There was no knight in shining armour coming to rescue her she had to learn to fend for herself and she had suffered many brutal beatings from her father along the way. He had wanted her meek and docile dependent on him, his pretty obedient daughter, if she stepped out of line for even the slightest misdemeanour he whipped her. He aimed to break her so badly it would kill her wolf but she had grown too powerful and he had never known about the magic her mother had blessed her with on her death. She found her way to the outskirts of London and snagged some clothes from a washing line and
She pushed back and Logan gave a deep growl, he had never been challenged in this way before, as Alpha his Pack obeyed him without question,‘How was this little female wolf holding him off.’He frowned,‘You have magic.’It was a statement, not a question and he reined in his Alpha power and smiled at her,‘You are not the only one.’ He whispered and nodded toward an elderly female shifter who had come into the lounge, Aurora let out a howl of pain as invisible hands picked her up and flung her across the room. She hit the wall so hard three of her ribs cracked and pain shot through her every time she took a breath, spinning around she faced the woman and lifted her head her eyes glowing molten gold. Logan watched his witch’s expression change, she had been confident when she spoke to him through their Pack link, but now a look of sheer terror crossed her face
He groaned fighting with himself, he had meant to tease her a little and then leave her to shower wanting more, they did not know each other and he had planned to take his time getting to know her before getting her into his bed. She nipped his lip then when he lifted his head to look into her eyes and followed that by nipping his neck as she was level with his chest he groaned when she bent her head and sucked his nipple making him lose his battle to take it slowly. Breaking the kiss he spun her around placing his large hand over both her small ones pinning her to the glass.‘Mine.’He grunted bending her forward and pressing his engorged cock between her ass cheeks pushing at her entrance, she was making soft little panting noises of pleasure and arched her back offering herself to him. Logan was beyond speech as his wolf roared forward at the scent of her arousal it was so powerful he lost all sense of reason and grabbed her roughly with one hand on her hip and the other tangling i